Council Meeting

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THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 6:37 p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the June 26, 2023 Council agenda.

THAT Report No. PDS-035-23 dated June 26, 2023 with respect to Application for Official Plan Amendment (O2-23) and Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z14-23) submitted by Esher Planning Inc. on behalf of Brantam Excavating Inc. for lands described as Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 1, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R-18583, be received; AND THAT the Director of Planning and Development Services provide a subsequent report evaluating the subject applications with a recommendation for Council’s consideration at a future meeting once the peer review results are available for the technical studies submitted in support of the said applications.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z17-23) filed by the Municipality of Thames Centre for lands known municipally as 2008 Dorchester Road and 2135 Dorchester Road, to allow the establishment of temporary seasonal outdoor patios accessory to permitted restaurant uses, provided at least 60% of existing parking spaces are maintained, be approved in principle and that the implementing by-law be passed by Council; AND THAT no further notice be required.

THAT Report No. PDS-038-23 with respect to Application for Zoning By- law Amendment Z13-23 requested by MHBC Planning (c/o Oz Kemal) for Otis Properties Limited for lands legally Part of Lot 17, Concession B, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and designated as Part 5 on Reference Plan 33R-16963, and known municipally as 2300 Dorchester Road, be received; AND THAT the Director of Planning and Development Services provide a subsequent report evaluating the subject application with a recommendation for Council’s consideration at the next meeting.

THAT revised Application for Temporary-Use / Zoning By-law Amendment (Z13-22) requested by Stewart Findlater on behalf of Don English for lands legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 5242 Marion Street, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary By-laws for Council’s consideration once the attached Agreement has been executed by the applicant.

THAT Application for Consent B13-23 requested by Ben De Beer to facilitate this disposal of a residence surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm consolidation with the lot to be severed having an area of approximately 0.61 hectares from lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 2, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 4128 Mossley Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision for each consent. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the applicant provide a road widening dedication to the County of Middlesex measuring up to 15 metres from the centreline of Putnam Road (County Road 30) if the right of way is not already to that width. 3. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality. 4. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to prohibit any new residential use on the remnant farm parcel and to rezone the lands to be severed from to the Agricultural (A) Zone to recognize the existing residential use. 5. That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drai

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z16-23 requested by Ben De Beer, for lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 2, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 4128 Mossley Drive, be approved in principle including rezoning the lands to be severed to the Agricultural (A) Zone to reflect the existing residential use and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting; AND THAT no further notice be required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, regarding rezoning the lands to be severed from the Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone to the Agricultural (A) Zone.

THAT Applications for Consent B4-23 & B5-23 requested by Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd. c/o Nick Dyjach on behalf of 2768220 Ontario Inc. (Pattyn Landscape Services) for lands described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre be DENIED. REASONS  The applications are not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.  Conformity with the County of the Middlesex Official Plan and the Municipal of Thames Centre Official Plan would not be maintained.  The requirements of the Zoning By-Law would not be satisfied.  The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would not be satisfied.

THAT the Public Meetings held under the Planning Act adjourn at 8:59 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under Section 45 of the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the June 26, 2023 Council agenda.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A3-23 submitted by Khaled Ismail and Samer Ismail to permit the expansion of an accessory building, existing as of September 11 2006, to be used for personal storage purposes having a total gross floor area of approximately 600 square metres as enlarged for a property known municipally as 5299 Dorchester Road, be approved. REASONS  The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained;  The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained;  The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and  The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A4-23 submitted by Jordan and Tiffany Fournier to permit the expansion of a legal non-conforming use through the construction of a pool cabana having a floor area of approximately 38 square metres, for a property known municipally as 3594 Mossley Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the applicant retain a qualified professional to undertake a scoped Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to evaluate the impacts of the proposed pool cabana on the adjacent natural heritage features to the satisfaction of the Municipality and that any recommended and approved mitigation measures be implemented through a Development Agreement to be registered against the title of the subject lands; and that all costs associated with the peer review of the scoped EIS be borne by the applicant. 2. That the applicant provide a copy of their permit and/or clearance letter from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. REASONS  The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained;  The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained;  The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and  The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A5-23 submitted by Greg and Dawn Sommers to permit a reduced exterior side yard of 1.6 metres (3.8 ft) for a proposed pool cabana having a floor area of approximately 14 square metres and a reduced exterior side yard of 1.2 metres for an existing shed on a property known municipally as 177 Jennifers Trail, be approved subject to the following condition: 1. That the pool cabana be constructed in the same general location identified on the sketch submitted with the subject application. REASONS  The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained;  The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained;  The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and  The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment adjourn at 9:23 p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on June 12, 2023, be approved as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.3 be received as information.

THAT Report No. AIAC-001-23 be received for information; AND THAT Council directs Staff to issue a Request for Proposal for Phase 2 of the Dorchester Inclusive Park, with all costs for this phase covered by available donation and sponsorship funds raised for this project by the date that the winning proposal is selected; AND THAT Council approves the purchase and installation of a donor recognition board, at a cost of $4,418.48 + HST, with all costs for this covered by available donation and sponsorship funds raised for this project to date; AND THAT Council approves updating the previously approved donor recognition program to add two additional donor levels, those being “Champion” for donations of $10,000 or more and “Visionary” for donations of $20,000 and above.

THAT Report No. CAO-006-23 be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to initiate a new strategic planning process for Council to formalize its Term of Council Priorities.

THAT Report No. CAO-007-23 be received for information; AND THAT the 2024 Budget be developed to provide Council with various tax levy scenarios for its consideration; AND THAT the 2024 Budget timelines be tentatively scheduled, as outlined in this report, in order to achieve approval prior to the beginning of the 2024 fiscal period.

THAT the Notice of Motion be considered without previous notice.

WHEREAS Thorndale Road and Dorchester Road are busy roads and getting more so every passing year with developments coming from all four corners and pedestrian traffic is increasing also; WHEREAS Thorndale and Dorchester Road pedestrian crossovers are central to downtown business and school foot traffic; WHEREAS The Dorchester Road pedestrian crossover has been identified as a class 3 pedestrian traffic zone; WHEREAS Dorchester Road from HIGHWAY #401 to CR#29 receives 19,248 DAILY VEH-Km and an average traffic count of 4,812 according to the TRAFFIC ON MIDDLESEX COUNTY ROADS - 2021 Report; WHEREAS in the centre of Thorndale some vehicles are still travelling at a high rate speed after crossing the bridge and between the railway crossings where visibility is reduced; WHEREAS Medway/Thorndale Road from CR#27 to CR#23 receives 45595 DAILY VEH-Km and an average traffic count of 5,428 according to the TRAFFIC ON MIDDLESEX COUNTY ROADS - 2021 Report; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Thorndale Road and Dorchester Road pedestrian crossover be upgraded to pedestrian crosswalks. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the expenses for this initiative be funded from the 2023 Transportation Capital Reserve account, to allow for installation of capital upgrades at the earliest date possible to County and Municipal Public Works, no later than August 31st, 2023, for Dorchester Road, and a date be determined for Thorndale Road pending an agreed upon site between the County and Municipality.

THAT Resolution 84-2023, noted below, as enacted by Council at its regular meeting held on March 27, 2023, be rescinded: “THAT Interim Chief Administrative Officer Michelle Casavecchia- Somers be appointed as the Acting Fire Chief for the Municipality of Thames Centre pending the recruitment of a new permanent Fire Chief.”

THAT By-laws 68-2023, 69-2023 and 71-2023 be adopted as presented.

THAT By-law 70-2023 be adopted as amended.

THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 9:39 p.m. pursuant to: Section 239(2)(b) & (d) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations (Employee Recruitment - Verbal Update)

THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn at 10:30 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:31 p.m.